{"product_id":"9788413563862","title":"Don't bring me roses","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDo Not Bring Me Roses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA novel that won the 41st Ribera d'Ebre Narrative Prize, exploring the depths of a family secret buried for decades. When Grandma Rosa makes a statement that baffles her daughter Hortènsia, her granddaughter Violeta begins an investigation that leads her to discover a bundle of letters written from the Pilats prison in Tarragona and from France after the end of the Civil War. Through this journey into the past, the family faces uncomfortable truths that have remained hidden for generations, with the landscapes of the Terres de l'Ebre serving as a silent witness to a gripping story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe novel begins with an unexpected revelation from Grandma Rosa that disrupts the family balance. From there, Violeta, the granddaughter, discovers a set of old letters that open a window into the family's darkest past. These letters, written from the Pilats prison in Tarragona and from exile in France once the Civil War had ended, become the driving force of an investigation that unearths secrets that had been silenced for decades. The plot unfolds in two timeframes: the present, marked by the search for truth, and the past, reconstructed through written words. The Ebro landscapes act as a backdrop, connecting the characters' experiences with the natural and historical environment of the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical memory and the recovery of family history in the context of the Spanish postwar period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eFamily secrets and their impact on intergenerational relationships.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eExile and imprisonment as traumatic experiences that shape the characters' identities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe landscape of the Terres de l'Ebre as a narrative element that connects the present with the past.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe search for truth as a catalyst for personal change and redemption.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor readers interested in contemporary Catalan narrative that addresses historical memory and the consequences of the Spanish Civil War. Also for those who enjoy family novels involving secrets, letters, and discoveries that shake up intergenerational dynamics. Especially recommended for those who value stories rooted in a specific territory, such as the Terres de l'Ebre, and for followers of prize-winning literature with polished, emotive prose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn intimate and emotional vision of how the silences of the past can condition the family relationships of the present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA well-constructed family mystery plot that keeps interest alive until the end.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA rich and detailed setting of the Terres de l'Ebre, which becomes another character in the novel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA reflection on the importance of knowing one's own history in order to understand oneself and others.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA narrative that skillfully combines personal drama with the historical context of the postwar period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e EVA VILANOVA ARRUFAT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e COSSET·NIA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Catalan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eTopic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Modern and contemporary fiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e NOTES DE COLOR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 184\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 292 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA work that stands out for its ability to weave a gripping family story against the backdrop of historical memory. Eva Vilanova Arrufat's prose succeeds in conveying the emotions of the characters and the tension of discovering long-guarded secrets. The Ribera d'Ebre prize vouches for the quality of a novel that, despite its brevity, offers notable thematic depth. Recommended for anyone looking for a reading experience that combines mystery, emotion, and historical reflection within a highly defined geographic and cultural framework.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"COSSET·NIA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53405136191835,"sku":"9788413563862","price":17.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841356386.jpg?v=1781823996","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788413563862","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}